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Microtech Tachyon III vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Tachyon III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$289Cheapest
US$395Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
4.06 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX or Bohler M390
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Apocalyptic Stonewash or Black anodized
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Unknown
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Butterfly knife
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-Up pocket clip
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Flipping enthusiastsCollectorsEDC users wanting a premium butterfly knife
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Not best for
Users who prefer fixed bladesUsers who prefer automatic knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent flipping action due to ball-bearing pivotsSolid build quality with refined lookPremium blade steelsDurable aluminum handles
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Heavier than some other butterfly knives (approx 142g)May be priced higher than entry-level balisongs
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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